The document outlines the key differences between narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. It states that a narrative is a fictional or non-fictional story meant to entertain with elements like a beginning, middle and end, while an expository essay is a non-fiction, factual composition meant to inform with an introduction, thesis, body and conclusion. It provides examples of narrative genres like novels and expository forms like magazine articles. The document also notes that an expository piece is unbiased and factual, while a persuasive work aims to convince through opinions, counterarguments and an enthusiastic tone.

2. Lesson Goals
 Identify what types of writing are
expository or narrative
 Learn the difference between
expository and persuasive writing

3. What is a narrative?
 Either fictional or non fictional, entertaining
story that includes story elements with a
beginning, middle, and end.
 Purpose is to entertain
 Education is a side effect

4. What is an expository
essay?
 Non-fictional, informative composition that
includes an intro, thesis, body, and conclusion
and is used for educational purpose
 It is informative, factual, and has no story
elements.
 Expository essay uses transitions that help
the flow of the text
 It has a thesis statement telling the readers
what the essay is about
 It is detailed, thorough, and fact based

5. Types of Writing in Both Genres
Narrative Expository
•Novels
•Story books
•Fairytales/folktales/fables
•Myths and legends
•Plays
•Poems and nursery rhymes
•Saga/Epic stories
•Comic books
•Diaries
•Possibly
biographies/autobiographies
•Newspaper reports
•Documentaries
•Biographies/autobiographies
•Magazine articles
•Research reports
•Reviews
•Pamphlets/Brochures
•Summaries
•Textbooks

6. So…What’s the difference?
Expository Persuasive
Purpose: to inform Purpose: to convince others of
the author’s opinion
Thesis: tells you about the
essay
Thesis: tells you about the
author’s opinion
Unbiased Biased/has an opinion
Provides facts Provides reasons for their
opinions
Educational Convince others
Neutral tone Convincing/enthusiastic/pleadin
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No counterarguments Counterarguments

7. Quiz
Which thesis matches an expository (E) or persuasive
(P)?
1. Although Cupertino has many outstanding middle schools,
Miller Middle School has the highest STAR test scores.
2. Although Cupertino has many outstanding middle schools,
Lawson Middle School is the best.
3. Despite the many organs in the human body, a person cannot
live without the heart for three major reasons.
4. Despite the many organs in your body, the heart is the most
important.
5. Although many people believe that heat is transferred in many
different ways, there are only three types of heat transfer.
6. There are three types of heat transfer; however, conduction is
the easiest way.